Major Companies

The Madison Region’s undeniable assets in technology, innovation, and workforce make it an ideal home for both global brands and small start-ups.

Base sector strengths in major Wisconsin industries such as agriculture, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and information technology have a strong foothold in the Madison Region and provide ample opportunity for cross-sector collaboration.

Many leading national brands call the Madison Region home, including Epic Systems, American Family Insurance, American Girl, Sub-Zero, Trek Bicycle, Lands’ End, Shopbop, Colony Brands, and John Deere. And local entrepreneurs launch successful start-ups from the Madison Region in everything from food processing to healthcare IT.

“Anteco Pharma was formed in the Madison Region because of the proximity to a world-class university, the ability to network with emerging high-tech companies, and the quality of life in Wisconsin. We chose to stay and grow here because of local and regional support, the contacts and relationships that have driven our growth, and the positive image that the Madison Region conveys to our national and international customers.”